The situation in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area remains tense. Over the past day, illegal armed gangs continued violating the cease-fire regime.

As reported by Censor.NET citing the State Border Service press service commentary, Russian mercenaries shelled Marinka checkpoint with mortars, sniper and small arms five times yesterday. The checkpoint is being jointly patrolled by Ukrainian border guards and Army soldiers.

The fire was conducted from uncontrolled territory (the village of Oleksandrivka).

Pro-Russian bandits also fired at Zolote checkpoint with sniper arms. Ukrainian border guards opened response fire from Kalashnikovs. No casualties have been caused.

In total, three drone flights were recorded in the Donetsk region by border guarding servicemen and army units. The drones are used by Russian mercenaries to conduct aerial reconnaissance of Ukrainian military deployment places.